Japan 2022
Round 18 • October 9, 2022
Circuit
Suzuka
Watch
In the misty chaos of Suzuka, the 2022 Japanese Grand Prix becomes the stage for a championship-defining showdown. Torrential rain transforms the iconic circuit into a treacherous arena of hydroplaning thrills, where seasoned veterans and ambitious challengers grapple with the elements. As visibility dwindles and tension rises, every lap becomes a testament to bravery and precision in one of the season's most electrifying spectacles.
Sebastian Vettel
16.3% of votes
| Pos | Driver | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Verstappen | 3:01:44.004 | 25 |
| 2 | Sergio Perez | +27.066 | 18 |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc | +31.763 | 15 |
| 4 | Esteban Ocon | +39.685 | 12 |
| 5 | Lewis Hamilton | +40.326 | 10 |
| 6 | Sebastian Vettel | +46.358 | 8 |
| 7 | Fernando Alonso | +46.369 | 6 |
| 8 | George Russell | +47.661 | 4 |
| 9 | Nicholas Latifi | +1:10.143 | 2 |
| 10 | Lando Norris | +1:10.782 | 1 |
| 11 | Daniel Ricciardo | +1:12.877 | 0 |
| 12 | Lance Stroll | +1:13.904 | 0 |
| 13 | Yuki Tsunoda | +1:15.599 | 0 |
| 14 | Kevin Magnussen | +1:26.016 | 0 |
| 15 | Valtteri Bottas | +1:26.496 | 0 |
| 16 | Guanyu Zhou | +1:27.043 | 0 |
| 17 | Mick Schumacher | +1:32.523 | 0 |
| Pos | Driver | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Verstappen | 1:30.224 | 1:30.346 | 1:29.304 |
| 2 | Charles Leclerc | 1:30.402 | 1:30.486 | 1:29.314 |
| 3 | Carlos Sainz Jr | 1:30.336 | 1:30.444 | 1:29.361 |
| 4 | Sergio Perez | 1:30.622 | 1:29.925 | 1:29.709 |
| 5 | Esteban Ocon | 1:30.696 | 1:30.357 | 1:30.165 |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton | 1:30.906 | 1:30.443 | 1:30.261 |
| 7 | Fernando Alonso | 1:30.603 | 1:30.343 | 1:30.322 |
| 8 | George Russell | 1:30.865 | 1:30.465 | 1:30.389 |
| 9 | Sebastian Vettel | 1:31.256 | 1:30.656 | 1:30.554 |
| 10 | Lando Norris | 1:30.881 | 1:30.473 | 1:31.003 |
| 11 | Daniel Ricciardo | 1:30.880 | 1:30.659 | - |
| 12 | Valtteri Bottas | 1:31.226 | 1:30.709 | - |
| 13 | Yuki Tsunoda | 1:31.130 | 1:30.808 | - |
| 14 | Guanyu Zhou | 1:30.894 | 1:30.953 | - |
| 15 | Mick Schumacher | 1:31.152 | 1:31.439 | - |
| 16 | Alexander Albon | 1:31.311 | - | - |
| 17 | Pierre Gasly | 1:31.322 | - | - |
| 18 | Kevin Magnussen | 1:31.352 | - | - |
| 19 | Lance Stroll | 1:31.419 | - | - |
| 20 | Nicholas Latifi | 1:31.511 | - | - |